UPDATE: Splendora officer injured in accident en route to search for suspect out of surgery

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1:51 pm CDT, Monday, March 19, 2012

UPDATE: Splendora officer injured in accident en route to search for suspect out of surgery

UPDATE: Splendora officer injured in accident en route to search for suspect out of surgery

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Splendora Chief of Police Alex Hadrych released the following statement earlier this evening, updating the community on the condition of a Splendora Police Officer Ryan Simpson, 28, who was injured in a collision with an 18-wheeler while on his way to assist another agency in the hunt for a shooting suspect around midnight Sunday.

“As of 4:30 p.m. Monday, Splendora Police Officer Ryan Simpson was out of surgery at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston. Doctors said the surgery was a success,” Hadrych wrote. “Officer Simpson is now in the Intensive Care Unit. No specific details pertaining to his injuries are available at this time.”

Hadrych said the Texas Highway Patrol (DPS) based in New Caney has organized a blood drive in honor of Simpson. Blood donations can be made at any Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center location between March 21 and April 4, using Group Code: D950FS00. To find a location, visit www.giveblood.org/where-to-donate/ndc . For more information about the blood drive, please contact the DPS New Caney office at 281-577-8972.

Hadrych said he would like to thank the community for its support during this difficult time. Members of law enforcement from all over Montgomery County, as well as firefighters and members of EMS have contacted Hadrych, his office, and the family throughout the day and the outpouring of kindness and concern is greatly appreciated, he said.